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How to get fromGrinnell to Evanstonby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Grinnell to Evanston by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Bus via Grinnell (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    7h 14m
    $61–110

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    8h 24m
    $52–93

  3. Drive 292.7 mi

    1. Drive from Grinnell to Evanstoncar car 292.7 mi
    4h 58m
    $54–78

  4. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Grinnell to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FOD - ORD
    5h 48m
    $70–294

  5. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    7h 39m
    $57–269

  6. Bus, shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    4. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    7h 37m
    $181–692

Grinnell to Evanston by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 302.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Grinnell, IA, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Grinnell to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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